Bloom Again Foundation

I volunteer with the Bloom Again Foundation, and this Mother's Day, the women we serve are top of mind. Working moms. Women who've held jobs for years, stretched every dollar, and never asked for help until a diagnosis took away their ability to earn and the rent came due anyway. Women like Jade, a mother undergoing cancer treatment, who was preoccupied about losing her home instead of focusing on staying strong. Bloom Again covered her rent so she could just heal. Women like Beatriz, raising six children by working a lunch truck. She was the sole provider after her husband left. A fall at work took her out for weeks. She and her family were days away from eviction when the Bloom Again team learned of her situation. $1,730 via Bloom Again kept her family housed and gave her the time to get back on her feet. These aren't edge cases. This is what a health crisis looks like when there's no safety net. 59% of low-wage women are one illness away from homelessness. Since 2008, Bloom Again is the only nonprofit in LA County focused solely on closing that gap. Through generous donations, we pay rent directly to landlords, utilities directly to companies. No red tape, no middleman. The accomplished board is comprised of volunteers that also donate to the cause. This Sunday, consider joining me in honoring our moms by paying it forward. ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹 ❤️🩹 #MothersDay #BloomAgainFoundation #PayItForward #LosAngeles #WomenInNeed #SocialImpact (pic of my mom and my daughter)

Bloom Again Foundation Board Recruitment Opportunity I am happy to share an exciting leadership opportunity with Bloom Again Foundation. As part of our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, the Board of Directors is expanding to strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability, deepen community impact, and broaden the expertise represented in our governance leadership. As a working board, Bloom Again Foundation provides rapid-response financial assistance to economically vulnerable working women experiencing a medical crisis. Through support for rent and utilities, the organization helps women maintain stability during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We are currently recruiting mission-aligned leaders to serve in several new board roles, including: 🪷 Legal Counsel 🌸 Human Resources 🌷 Fundraising & Development 💐 Community Advocacy 🌻 Strategic Partnerships 🌹 Finance & Compliance 🌺 Board Member At-Large We are seeking individuals who bring professional expertise, strategic thinking, community commitment, and a passion for helping women bloom again.  We also welcome male allies and leaders from diverse professional and lived experiences who are committed to advancing the mission of Bloom Again Foundation. Board service includes: • Participating in governance and strategic planning • Supporting fundraising and community engagement efforts • Serving as ambassadors for the organization • Contributing expertise through committee and board leadership Applications are currently open, and the deadline to apply is Monday, May 25, 2026. View recruitement documents at this link https://lnkd.in/g6V2_aid If you or someone within your network may be interested in learning more, I would be happy to connect. Thank you for considering this opportunity to support an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of women navigating medical hardship. As someone who has served on the board for 13 years, I can personally share that this work is deeply fulfilling and rooted in compassion, dignity, and hope for women facing some of life’s most difficult moments.  With appreciation, Carolyn Cooksey Sims Monique A. Stennis, MBA Co-Presidents Bloom Again Foundation info@BloomAgain.org

Happy New Year! We are grateful for our friends Dear Bloom Again Foundation friends, We are delighted to welcome Monique Stennis as our new Co-President. Monique brings a deep commitment to empowering women, along with extensive leadership experience, and a vision for building on the strong foundation that previous leadership helped create. You can learn more about our leadership here. This past year, we also met to discuss the new strategic plan that will guide us into 2028. Subsequently, at the end of July, we unanimously approved a 15-month capacity-building phase to strengthen Bloom Again Foundation and its sustainability for the long term. This intentional phase follows recent leadership changes and careful reflection on how to best advance our mission. What does this mean? We are committed to sharpening our priorities, enhancing our programs and elevating the foundation’s visibility to better serve the women who depend on us. As a result, we are reinvigorated by our new strategic plan. As a volunteer-driven organization, we are taking the time to strategically align with our core purpose. We are excited to share this strategic plan with you and enter a new chapter at Bloom Again Foundation. Our enhanced mission is: Bloom Again Foundation empowers working women living at or near the poverty line through rapid-response financial assistance, education, and essential resources by providing the tools for dignity, stability, and time to heal during medical challenges. Our core values are the heart of Bloom Again Foundation—they guide every decision we make, every partnership we build, and every woman we serve. We remain steadfast in the values that shape our work and our relationships: Dignity – Every woman deserves the opportunity to heal without fear of losing her home or self-worth. Compassion – We meet women where they are—with empathy, urgency, and zero judgment. Rapid Response – Timely support can mean the difference between stability and crisis. Resilience – We stand with women as they recover, rebuild, and rise again. Transformation – Even small acts of support can create lasting, life-changing impact. Empowerment – Investing in education and support systems create lasting change that enables every woman to thrive beyond her immediate challenges. Vulnerability – We honor the courage it takes to ask for help—and commit to being there when it’s needed most. Over the coming months, we’ll share updates and invite your input as we refine our strategies for even greater impact. Your continued support will ensure Bloom Again remains a vital financial resource for women in medical crisis. With gratitude, Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors Review Strategic Plan - https://lnkd.in/gASaHTFD Make a Donation Here - https://lnkd.in/gZmVets

A New Year. A Fresh Start. Dear Bloom Again Foundation friends, A new year invites a fresh start—and for the women Bloom Again Foundation serves, time can be the difference between crisis and stability. Time to recover. Time to keep a roof overhead. Time to breathe long enough to take the next step. Medical challenges don’t pause for paychecks. When a working woman living at or near the poverty line faces an unexpected diagnosis, surgery, or treatment, bills can pile up fast—rent, utilities, transportation, groceries—right when income is most fragile. Bloom Again exists for that moment, providing rapid-response financial assistance and essential resources so women can protect their dignity and focus on healing. As you set intentions for 2026, we invite you to help make this kind of stability possible. Your year-end gift helps ensure we can respond quickly, with compassion and zero judgment—because urgent support is what prevents a temporary setback from becoming a long-term hardship. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to begin the year with purpose, please consider making a tax-deductible gift today. Together, we can give women the tools for dignity, stability, and time to heal, so they can rebuild, rise again, and move forward with hope. Donate today https://lnkd.in/gmbr7XzA With gratitude, Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors

Warm Holiday Greetings from Bloom Again Foundation Dear Bloom Again donors, strategic partners, community supporters, and the women we are honored to serve, As we enter this season of light, reflection, and gratitude, we extend our heartfelt wishes to each of you. This time of year brings together a beautiful tapestry of celebrations—Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Las Posadas—each honoring hope, community, generosity, and renewed possibility. We also recognize and celebrate the many other meaningful traditions observed during this season. Whether you mark the days through cultural rituals, spiritual reflection, family gatherings, or intentional moments of rest, we honor the spirit your celebration brings. At Bloom Again Foundation, we are continually inspired by the resilience and courage of the women we serve and moved by the generosity of our supporters. Your partnership allows us to continue providing rapid-response financial assistance that helps women recover, rebuild, and thrive. With gratitude, Carolyn Sims & Monique A. Stennis, MBA Co-Presidents, Bloom Again Foundation Maintaining Balance During the Holiday Season: Guidance From Co-President Carolyn Sims The holiday season can be joyful—and also overwhelming, especially for women who often carry the emotional and logistical weight of the season. To support women in nurturing their mental and emotional well-being, I want to offer five practices designed to help sustain balance: 🌹 Prioritize rest and recovery Give yourself permission to slow down. Schedule quiet moments—whether it’s a nap, meditation, or simply enjoying a cup of tea—to recharge your energy. 🌹 Set boundaries with grace It’s okay to say no to extra commitments. Protect your time and emotional space by being clear about what you can realistically take on. 🌹 Delegate and share responsibilities The season doesn’t have to rest on your shoulders alone. Invite family members to help with cooking, decorating, or planning so the load is shared. 🌹 Practice mindful presence Instead of striving for perfection, focus on being present. Savor small joys—like laughter around the table or the sparkle of lights—without worrying about the checklist. 🌹 Nourish yourself intentionally Balance indulgence with self-care. Eat foods that fuel your body, stay hydrated, and carve out time for movement to keep your mind and body steady.

Today is GivingTuesday—and your gift can help a woman bloom again. When a medical crisis strikes, many working women living at or below the poverty level face an impossible choice: take time off to heal and risk becoming unhoused or keep working to pay the rent or mortgage. That’s where you come in. Your support to Bloom Again Foundation today helps women stay housed and supported while they recover, ensuring that a temporary medical emergency doesn’t become a long-term financial crisis. A gift of $50, $150, $250, or any amount that fits your budget provides rent assistance during recovery Every dollar matters. Every gift is a lifeline. Please, if you’re able, give today. With gratitude, Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors I want to donate to help women heal! https://lnkd.in/gZmVets

The sunshine provides light that allows the flowers to Bloom Again! Be a light! Bloom Again Foundation empowers working women living at or near the poverty line through rapid-response financial assistance, education and essential resources by providing the tools for dignity, stability, and time to heal during medical challenges. #ShineBright #BloomAgain #HealthEquity

Honoring Our Veterans, Advancing Health Equity This Veterans Day, we salute the courage and sacrifice of those who’ve served our country. At Bloom Again Foundation, we believe that honoring veterans goes beyond gratitude, it means ensuring health equity for all, especially for those who’ve given so much. Too many women veterans and underserved individuals face barriers to basic health and wellness. That’s why we’re committed to providing emergency financial assistance to working women during medical crises, because no one should have to choose between healing and survival. Let’s stand together for a future where every veteran, every woman, every person has access to the care and dignity they deserve. 💙 Join us in blooming hope and equity by empowering working women living at or near the poverty line through rapid-response financial assistance, education and essential resources by providing the tools for dignity, stability, and time to heal during medical challenges.[www.bloomagain.org] #VeteransDay #HealthEquityForAll #BloomAgainFoundation #SupportWomen #HonorAndAction #Empowerment #InvestingInEducation

Today, we celebrate and thank Rosetta Henderson for her extraordinary leadership on the Bloom Again Foundation Board of Directors. Over the past eight years—three as Co-President—Rosetta’s vision, compassion, and dedication have shaped our programs and strengthened our  ability to serve working women in crisis. Rosetta, your legacy of service will continue to inspire us for years to come. #Thankyou #Boardleadership #BloomAgainFoundation #Legacy #BoardofDirectors